Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors

24 Cabling and Services
There are numerous underground services throughout the University including electrical cables, pipes,
gas and telecommunication services. Check for locations before you dig. The University has maps
documenting service locations throughout University sites. The relevant CQUniversity Project Officer
must be contacted prior to conducting any excavation or other work, which could potentially damage
services and an Excavation, Trenching & Breaking Ground Permit obtained.
25 Confined Spaces
When working in confined spaces the provisions of the legislation are to be complied with by the
Contractor and employees. A permit for Confined Space entry is to be obtained from the CQUniversity
Project Officer.
Where working in enclosed areas, care should be taken to ventilate the area well if petrol or diesel motor
driven equipment is being used.
The Contractor must ensure that fume evacuation, airflow and exchanges of air are all maintained as
necessary. Confined space gas detection equipment must be used to test the environment.
26 Housekeeping
Rubbish
Rubbish must be managed in accordance with Environmental Protection Act and Local Council By-laws.
Under no circumstances are contractors to dump rubbish on vacant land on the campus.
The disposal and washing out of excess concrete from trucks is not permitted on site.
Paint contractors shall not dispose of paints or clean painting equipment on University grounds.
Site Tidiness
The work-site and surrounding area should be kept clean and tidy and any safety or fire hazards removed
promptly (e.g. oily rags, flammable materials and garbage).
Keep in mind other safety actions such as replacing lids and caps on containers, wiping up spills, removing
or bending over nails or bolts and removing other dangerous protruding objects progressively.
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